What does a "tune up" entail!

willz29, Nov 13, 11:40am

looking at different service agents and mobile mechanics. Full service costs on average $300 which includes "Tune up" and fluids service. Does the Tune up entail using a special machine to plug into the car or is it something else!

bellky, Nov 13, 11:47am

tune-up. haha on a modern car! - what's there to 'tune-up'!

lol

kazbanz, Nov 13, 11:51am

Willzthere is no generic answer really. it depends on the make/model year

crzyhrse, Nov 13, 12:01pm

Depends on the vehicle.

willz29, Nov 13, 12:04pm

Hi Kaz, it's a v6 legnum 1997

henderson_guy, Nov 13, 2:38pm

I would suggest for that, replace oil/filter, replace fuel filter, clean/replace air filter, check/replace spark plugs. All simple enough to do yourself, with a little basic knowledge

ceebee2, Nov 14, 5:22am

Not to mention cleaning the TPS intake and butterfly.improves running out of sight. I use good old "Brakleen" for the cleaner.

40wav, Nov 14, 5:25am

Would that apply for any fuel injected engine!

phillip.weston, Nov 14, 7:09am

^^ yep - especially for Mitsis which seem to struggle with idle control when the throttle body edges is getting blocked up.

r15, Nov 14, 7:54am

i love the term 'tune up'

people like to take their motorbikes for a 'tune up' too, im pretty sure tune up is a code word for the mechanic taking a break while the workshop takes your money.

i prefer to spend my money on a specific task

carmedic, Nov 14, 9:33am

I find the majority of people who request a ???tune-up??

foxdonut, Nov 14, 9:39am

Take your pick:

Filters: Oil, fuel, air, AC, cabin filters changed
Plugs: checked, swapped, gapped, scrubbed, cables tested or replaced
Lubricants: Oil, coolant, transmission, brake, clutch fluid flushed and or drained and replaced
Engine: Valves resprung, clearance checked, ground, manifold polished, injectors - inspected, cleaned.

Most often though its usually just an oil change and a new air filter, who jobs you can basically do on your lawn for an afternoons entertainment.

elect70, Nov 14, 12:33pm

Yeah evenservice is meaningless.$400forfull servicechange filters s & oil, rest is just visual& wiping with a rag .

richardmcf, Mar 2, 3:13am

" Valves resprung, clearance checked, ground, manifold polished"

FLUX CAPACITOR CHARGED AND FLUFFY DICE DRYCLEANED!.
Lord give me strength.

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